August 22nd 12pm CST Virtual event. Join us to learn more about the diverse lives of wasps! Pollinator Conservation Specialists, Jennifer Hopwood and Rae Powers will outline the roles of wasps, highlight some key groups, outline conservation measures, and address concerns about wasps. Speaker Jennifer Hopwood, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, NRCS Partner Staff Support, Roadside... Read More →
Virtual only. Free. Trinity Forks chapter of NPSOT business meeting followed by chapter program beginning at 7pm- 8:30 pm. Program Speaker: George Cates, Restoration Specialist at Native American Seed. George will discuss the steps to start native plant seeds for a great springtime show. But just sowing seeds is not the first step. Learn about... Read More →
Virtual, 12pm - 1pm CST Even amongst other bugs, spiders are often overlooked and misunderstood. But these ancient, diverse, and wonderfully weird creatures have a lot to teach us. And the best group of spiders to start with might be jumping spiders: they are colorful, clever, and even cute! Join spider scientist Dr. Sebastian Alejandro... Read More →
“Come get your hands dirty on the prairie. Every Tuesday and Friday on the Indiangrass Preserve, volunteers participate in activities critical to the success of our restoration program. Volunteers maintain the Ann Hamilton Trail, grow out native species in our Coastal Prairie Native Seed Nursery, plant native wildflowers and grasses, remove invasive species, build and... Read More →
Volunteers are welcome every Saturday 8:00am -10:00am (except when raining) to work in the Willow Fork Park Pollinator Garden, located just north of Cinco Ranch High School. Put in half an hour or all four hours VSP credit, as you are able. Bring your typical gardening equipment. Questions? Call Diane Russell 281-797-1527
Beach Clean Up at Monument Inn in La Porte from 9:00am and 11:00am. Help restore one of our many beautiful Houston bayous! Bring your binoculars, you might even spot some cool birds out there! Location: Monument Inn, 4406 Independence Pkwy, La Porte, TX 77571 Time: 9am - 11am Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D7E1CDZI60NZGtRAWSqD2jMZ1PALSJRvato63AfRWto/viewform?edit_requested=true https://www.google.com/maps/place/29%C2%B045'41.5%22N+95%C2%B004'48.8%22W/@29.761513,-95.080231,952m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d29.761513!4d-95.080231?entry=ttu This qualifies for Waters Specialist... Read More →
Due to the extreme heat there Saturday workdays in July or August have been canceled. Interested in helping the Native Prairies Association of Texas at Lawther-Deer Park Prairie? Who: Native Prairies Association of Texas What: “The 4th Saturday monthly workdays offer an opportunity to explore and help maintain this special coastal prairie. For the foreseeable future,... Read More →
Registration opens August 1st for one of two virtual offerings Restore Texas Pollinator Workshops to be held August 21st and August 24th. Choose to attend one virtual workshop either Wednesday August 21st or Saturday August 24th from 9:30a - 11:30a CST. View registration details at NPN Time to Restore website here. Pollinator restoration has many... Read More →
Join us in reaching out to the community every 2nd and 4th Saturday at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. Share your knowledge of nature in a beautiful setting with families and kids at the museum. August - Texas Archeological Sites 8/10/24 and 8/24/24 Lead-Lorie Foux Why we should preserve our historic... Read More →
Sundays in August & September on Galveston Bay with a TPWD angler guide. Pre-registration required, limited slots available. Galveston Island State Park is hosting in-the-field guided angler education "Basic Angler Education for Galveston Bay" on Sunday mornings in August and September from 9am - 12pm. This is a hands-on experience with gear and guide for... Read More →
